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Margaret Cowan 1856 – 1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jan 1856

Birth Location: Minto, Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 6 Mar 1922

Death Location: Benalto, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Father: Alexander Cowan

Mother: Isabella Campbell

Spouse(s): Charles Gingrass

Children(s): George Gingras, Florence Gingrass, Annie Gingrass, Charles Gingrass

In 1856, Margaret Cowan entered the world in Minto, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, born to Alexander Cowan and Isabella Campbell. In 1857, Margaret Cowan resided in Minto. Margaret Cowan married Charles Edward Gingrass, and had children including George Albert Gingras, Florence Gingrass, Annie May Gingrass, Charles Roy Gingrass. Margaret Cowan passed away in 1922 in Benalto, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Margaret Cowan entered the world in Minto, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, born to Alexander Cowan and Isabella Campbell.
  • In 1857, Margaret Cowan resided in Minto.
  • Margaret Cowan married Charles Edward Gingrass, and had children including George Albert Gingras, Florence Gingrass, Annie May Gingrass, Charles Roy Gingrass.
  • Margaret Cowan passed away in 1922 in Benalto, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Cowan
1832 – 1911
Birth Location: Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Isabella Campbell
1832 – 1871
Birth Location: Kildalton Parish, Islay Island, Argyll, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Charles Gingrass
1848 – 1928
Birth Location: Quebec, Canada
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Children(s)

George Gingras
1878 – 1901
Birth Location: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
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Florence Gingrass
1886 – 1937
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Annie Gingrass
1888 – 1906
Birth Location: Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
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Charles Gingrass
1904 – 1969
Birth Location: Alberta, Canada
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Margaret Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Cowan
1856 – 1922
Birth Place: Minto, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Alexander Cowan
1832 – 1911
Armagh, Northern Ireland
Isabella Campbell
1832 – 1871
Kildalton Parish, Islay Island, Argyll, Scotland
Grandparents
George Cowan
1795 – 1850
Armagh, Ireland
Nancy (Ann) Williams
1792 – 1861
Ireland
Donald Campbell
1789 – 1859
Bruichladdich, Argyll, Scotland
Margaret Gillies
1802 – 1877
Kildalton Parish, Islay Island Argyll Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Cowan
1770 – 1832
Mary Switzer
1771 – 1854
James Williams
1770 –
Margaret DILLON
1770 –
George Campbell
1750 –
Grace
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Switzer
1743 – 1794
Mary Sparrow
1750 – 1771

Margaret Cowan's Descendants

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Margaret Cowan (13 Jan 1856 – 6 Mar 1922) m. Charles (Edward) Gingrass (Mar 1848 – 1 May 1928)
  1. 1. George (Albert) Gingras (06 Feb 1878 – 10 Aug 1901)
  2. 2. Florence Gingrass (June 1886 – 12 December 1937)
  3. 3. Annie (May) Gingrass (08 May 1888 – 16 November 1906)
  4. 4. Charles (Roy) Gingrass (July 1904 – 1969)

Margaret Cowan's Timeline

14 Records

1856
13 Jan 1856
Birth of Margaret Cowan in Minto, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Minto, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
1857
25 Mar 1857
Age 1
Margaret Cowan was baptized in Minto, Wellington Co., Canada
Minto, Wellington Co., Canada
1857
25 Mar 1857
Age 1
Margaret Cowan resided here in Minto
Minto
1861
1861
Age 5
Margaret Cowan resided here in Minto, Wellington, Canada West, Canada
Minto, Wellington, Canada West, Canada
1871
'1871'
Age 15
Margaret Cowan resided here in Muskoka, Ontario, 'canada'
Muskoka, Ontario, 'canada'
1877
22 Feb 1877
Age 21
Margaret Cowan was married in Muskoka District, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Muskoka District, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
1878
19 Apr 1878
Age 22
Margaret Cowan was baptized in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
1881
abt 1881
Age 25
Margaret Cowan resided here in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
1900
1900
Age 44
Margaret Cowan resided here in Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
1906
1906
Age 50
Margaret Cowan resided here in Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
1911
1911
Age 55
Margaret Cowan resided here in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
1916
abt 1916
Age 60
Margaret Cowan resided here in 38, 3, 5, 4
38, 3, 5, 4
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 65
Margaret Cowan resided here in Golden West, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Golden West, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
1922
6 Mar 1922
Age 66
Death of Margaret Cowan in Benalto, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Benalto, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1856
    Event Place: Minto, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1083
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada
    [4] 1871 Census of Canada
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: 726; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240726
    [6] County: Canada; Number: ; Date: .
    [7] 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
    [8] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 80 - Erarts, Red Deer, Alberta; Page: 17; Family No: 17
    [9] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 10; Census Place: Red Deer, Alberta; Page Number: 18
    [10] Web: Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910
    [11] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [13] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1857
    Event Place: Minto, Wellington Co., Canada
    Record Source: Web: Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1878
    Event Place: Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1877
    Event Place: Muskoka District, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] County: Canada; Number: 40951; Date: .
    [2] County: Canada; Number: ; Date: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1857
    Event Place: Minto
    Record Source: Web: Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Minto, Wellington, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1083

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: '1871'
    Event Place: Muskoka, Ontario, 'canada'
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: 726; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240726

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: 726; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240726

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 80 - Erarts, Red Deer, Alberta; Page: 17; Family No: 17

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Event Place: 38, 3, 5, 4
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Golden West, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 10; Census Place: Red Deer, Alberta; Page Number: 18

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: County: Canada; Number: 40951; Date: .

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1922
    Event Place: Benalto, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alberta, Canada, Deaths Index, 1870-1966, Provincial Archives of Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Red Deer, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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